Like most of us, Wendy got into blogging as a teenager; spending her spare time taking photos on her bedroom webcam, making them into GIFs and uploading them to her blog Panache Halloweentown (which has been going strong since). These days she’s also on Instagram, where she curates a candy coloured feed of cute stuff, including the furry creations she makes under her label PHT Furry.
Considering her online-fashion pedigree, many fans might not realise that Wendy spends her 9 to 5 in the very far away world of banking. Splitting time between Hong Kong and Brisbane she works on her designs and digital world in her downtime away from the rat-race.
Name?
Wendy.
Instagram handle?
@wenopia.
Nickname?
Wends or ma-ma (meaning mediocre).
Where are you right now?
I’m in Tasmania in our hotel room overlooking some camo Mona boats while eating a banoffee pie.
What do you do for work?
I do banking but I sell handmade wares when I have the time.
What do you do for fun?
Sew, make pottery and eat something delicious.
Who was your hero in high school?
Prue (Shannen Doherty) from Charmed.
Who is your hero now?
My mum, because she did everything on her own.
Who are the members of your dream girl gang?
I’m lucky enough to have one in Australia (@candyneckbrace and @rozz) and one in Hong Kong (@somewherexnowhere, @dynasti_, @rosepophalf, @rubyrubygloom and @bbysenpai) <3.
What lyric sums you up?
The last time I thought of myself as a song lyric was during the golden age of MySpace and MSN; lots of lyrics from Underoath and From First To Last lol.
What song will forever put you in a good mood?
The theme song from Attack on Titan. That’s some powerful shit.
What do you cook when you want to impress someone?
Gyoza from scratch.
What’s your dream pet?
It was dolphins but I’ve heard they have attacked people so now it’s a llama or a Pomeranian.
What’s something that you’re passionate about?
Anything that is handmade with love!
What TV show will you never get sick of?
It’s not TV, but I would never get sick of Gregg Araki or Stephen Chow movies.
What’s your secret party trick?
I have one drink and am lit up.
If you had to wear one label for the rest of your life, what would it be?
This is too hard, next!
What do you love about the internet?
Shopping in my undies and hot ‘n spicy meme lords.
When did you join Instagram?
27th May 2011… Haha in light of my OCD you’ve made me scroll back all 1,603 posts!
Describe your Instagram feed?
Fluffy grrrl power with a side of travel and food.
When did you start designing clothes?
When I was scrolling back I saw that the first PHT furry backpack I made was on the 1st of September, 2013.
You also do ceramics. What do you love about it?
It’s super calming and therapeutic; you kinda get into this trance and focus on the one thing you’re doing.
Who are your three favourite people to follow on Instagram?
@harrychronicjunior, @lilmixedhunny and @jessronagrooming.
Where else can we find you online?
Phtfurry.com and Panache-halloweentown.blogspot.com.
Country or city?
City girl for life!
Britney or Beyonce?
Beyonce.
Health food or junk food?
Junk food if it didn’t make me sick hehe.
Heels or sneakers?
Sneakers please, ’cause that thing where you crack your toes after wearing heels… Shivers.
Early mornings or late nights?
Early mornings; I am a bit of a granny.
Dating or hanging out?
Hanging out and one day you realise you’re dating.
Hotels or camping?
Hotels.
Credits
Text Ingrid Kesa
Images via Instagram